Children's Social Worker - Children in Care

Reed; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Gloucestershire County Council as a Children in Care Social Worker, making a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable children. This permanent, full-time role involves managing a caseload, advocating for children, and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive salary with retention payment

Flexible working opportunities

25.5 days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Career development opportunities

Paid SWE registration renewal

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration required.
• Experience as a frontline social worker with a focus on children's welfare.
• Must have passed Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) if qualified after 2012.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children with various placement plans.
• Act as a corporate parent ensuring access to health and education.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies for the best outcomes.

Skills

Social Work Experience

Advocacy

Collaboration

Education

Recognised qualification in Social Work

Job description

Children in Care Social Worker

• Location: Cheltenham & Stroud, Gloucestershire
• Salary: GBP36,648 - GBP39,513 per annum
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Join Gloucestershire County Council in a vital role within our Children in Care teams based in Cheltenham and Stroud. We are dedicated to providing remarkable lives for disadvantaged and vulnerable children, and we need passionate professionals to help realise this vision.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Manage a caseload of children who may have plans for adoption, special guardianship, long-term fostering, or returning home to family.
• Act as a corporate parent: undertake direct work, get to know the children and their families, and ensure they have access to excellent health, education, and stable homes.
• Advocate for the children, supporting them and their surrounding network, including foster carers and family, to ensure better lifelong outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the service and partner agencies to deliver a first-class service and ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Social Work England registration.
• Recognised qualification in Social Work.
• Must have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) if qualified after 2012.
• Full driving licence and willingness to drive.
• DBS clearance.
• Experience as a frontline social worker, with a strong focus on children's welfare.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual retention payment of GBP2,000 and welcome payment of GBP4,000 .
• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of continuous service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave per year.
• Family-friendly policies and benefits.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Occupational Health service, and employee discount schemes.
• Career development opportunities through our Social Work Academy.
• Paid SWE registration renewal.

To apply for this position as a Children in Care Senior Social Worker / Social Worker, please submit your CV. Join us in making a significant impact in the lives of children and young people in Gloucestershire.